The Elephant Man
“A true story of courage and human dignity.”
8.1/ 10IMDb8.24.0K
19802h 4mPG
Overview
A Victorian surgeon rescues a heavily disfigured man being mistreated by his "owner" as a side-show freak. Behind his monstrous façade, there is revealed a person of great intelligence and sensitivity. Based on the true story of Joseph Merrick (called John Merrick in the film), a severely deformed man in 19th century London.
Top-billed cast
Crew
- Director
- David Lynch
- Writers
- David Lynch, Christopher De Vore, Eric Bergren, Ashley Montagu, Frederick Treves
- Producers
- Jonathan Sanger, Stuart Cornfeld
- Production
- Brooksfilms
Frequently asked questions
What is The Elephant Man rated?
The Elephant Man has an audience rating of 8.1 out of 10 from 4.0K votes.
Who directed The Elephant Man?
The Elephant Man was directed by David Lynch.
When was The Elephant Man released?
The Elephant Man was released in 1980.
